Here we delve into an exploration and comparison of key concepts found in A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and other cosmic teachings such as “The Law of One,” “The Phoenix Journals,” “The Urantia Papers,” and “The Explorer Race.” These teachings are believed to have been channeled or transmitted through inner dictations from beings from other dimensions, including Christ Jesus who imparted ACIM. While there are numerous other similar writings throughout history, this study primarily focuses on Jesus’ teachings due to their universal appeal and profound spiritual insights.
From these cosmic teachings, we aim to compare and contrast various topics including the Nature of Reality, Free Will & Spiritual Growth, the Role of Extraterrestrials – Cosmic Beings, as well as Salvation & Ascension. By examining these themes across different sources, we can gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness and diverse perspectives offered by these spiritual teachings.
1. The Nature of Reality
- A Course in Miracles
- Reality is purely non-dual—only God’s Love is real, and everything else is an illusion.
- The material world is a dream of separation from God, created by the ego.
- True awakening comes from forgiving illusions and returning to Divine Oneness.
- Phoenix Journals
- Reality is a spiritual battleground between truth and deception.
- Earth is real and controlled by hidden elites and dark forces attempting to enslave humanity.
- Spiritual awakening comes from uncovering hidden truths and aligning with Divine Law.
- The Urantia Book
- Reality is structured and hierarchical, with the universe governed by divine administration.
- The physical world is not an illusion but part of a divine plan for soul evolution.
- True understanding comes from cooperating with God’s will and ascending through structured spiritual realms.
- The Law of One
- Reality is one infinite consciousness, experienced through different densities of existence.
- The physical world is a learning experience, but not the ultimate truth.
- Awakening involves choosing between service-to-others (unity) or service-to-self (separation) before merging with the One Creator.
- The Explorer Race
- Reality is a grand experiment, and humans are unique because of their capacity for expanding consciousness.
- The material world is a training ground for spiritual mastery, not an illusion to be dismissed.
- The purpose of life is to explore extremes of experience before evolving beyond physicality.
Comparison:
ACIM takes the most radical stance, giving the teaching that the entire world is a projection of the ego’s false beliefs, while the others see Earth as a place for learning and evolution. Unlike Urantia, Phoenix Journals, and Explorer Race, ACIM gives no attention to cosmic hierarchies and external saviors, teaching that salvation comes only from recognizing the illusion of separation from the creator father.
2. The Role of Free Will & Spiritual Growth
- A Course in Miracles
- Free will does not truly exist, because we only think we are separate from God.
- The only real choice is between love (truth) and fear (illusion).
- Spiritual growth happens through forgiveness, which dissolves the ego’s illusions and returns the mind to Oneness.
- Phoenix Journals
- Limited free will exists but is manipulated by dark forces, keeping people enslaved.
- Humanity must wake up to deception and actively reclaim its divine sovereignty.
- Spiritual growth involves understanding hidden truths and resisting control.
- The Urantia Book
- Free will is a divine gift, guiding souls toward harmonizing with God’s will.
- Spiritual growth happens through a long evolutionary process, progressing through planetary and cosmic levels.
- The Law of One
- Free will is the first law of the universe, the “Law of Confusion” allows total choice.
- Growth depends on whether a soul chooses service-to-others (unity) or service-to-self (domination).
- Souls evolve through densities toward union with the One Creator.
- The Explorer Race
- Free will is what makes humans unique—we are designed to experiment and explore.
- Spiritual growth involves experiencing extremes and eventually surpassing all known limits of consciousness.
Comparison:
ACIM takes a very different approach by saying free will is an illusion, whereas all other teachings affirm free will as the key to spiritual growth. Instead of evolving through densities (Law of One), uncovering deceptions (Phoenix Journals), or progressing through cosmic levels (Urantia), ACIM teaches that we never left God in the first place—the journey is about awakening, not evolving.
3. Role of Extraterrestrials & Cosmic Beings
- A Course in Miracles
- There is no emphasis on extraterrestrials or cosmic beings.
- Beings like Jesus (the author of ACIM) are not cosmic rulers, but symbols of pure mind returning to truth.
- The Holy Spirit is the only true guide, leading us away from illusions.
- Phoenix Journals
- Extraterrestrials like Hatonn (a Pleiadian Commander) are actively involved in guiding and protecting humanity.
- Negative ET factions work with secret societies to manipulate human history.
- The Urantia Book
- Cosmic beings, including archangels, Melchizedeks, and planetary rulers, administer the universe.
- Jesus (Christ Michael) is a divine sovereign over this sector of creation.
- The Law of One
- The Confederation of Planets and Orion Group are influencing Earth’s evolution.
- Ra (the source of Law of One) is a 6th-density social memory complex helping humanity evolve.
- The Explorer Race
- ETs created humanity but are not superior to us—we are destined to surpass them.
- Earth is a unique training ground, drawing attention from cosmic civilizations.
Comparison:
ACIM completely ignores ETs and cosmic hierarchies, focusing only on the mind’s illusion of separation from God. This contrasts with the Phoenix Journals (which warn of ET deception), Urantia (which describes structured celestial administration), Law of One (which explains ET assistance), and Explorer Race (which views humanity as a rising cosmic power).
4. Salvation & Ascension
- A Course in Miracles
- Salvation comes from forgiving the illusion of separation and realizing we never left God.
- There is no need for ascension, densities, or cosmic progression—we are already home.
- The ego projects a false world of suffering; recognizing its unreality leads to enlightenment.
- Phoenix Journals
- Salvation comes from rejecting deception and returning to God’s Law of Balance.
- Ascension requires breaking free from elite control and rediscovering divine truth.
- The Urantia Book
- Souls ascend through a structured, evolutionary process toward Paradise and divine fusion.
- The Law of One
- Ascension happens by shifting from 3rd to 4th density, choosing service-to-others over fear.
- The Explorer Race
- Humanity will eventually graduate from physical form and take on new cosmic roles.
Comparison:
ACIM rejects the entire idea of ascension—there’s nothing to evolve toward, only an illusion to wake up from. In contrast, Phoenix Journals, Urantia, Law of One, and Explorer Race all emphasize progression toward higher states of being.
Final Thoughts
- ACIM is purely non-dualistic and focuses on forgiveness, illusion, and mind awakening.
- Other teachings describe a structured journey through densities, planetary systems, or cosmic experiences.
ACIM dismisses hierarchies, extraterrestrials, and material evolution, while the others integrate these concepts.
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